IT Systems Manager

CSS Tec; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking an IT Systems Manager to join our client in Christiana, Delaware. This role directs the enterprise technology strategy, guides infrastructure decisions, and supports daily operations across on‑premise and cloud platforms.

The position offers hybrid work with onsite presence during the initial phase. The IT Systems Manager will influence tool selection, deliver modernization projects, and provide hands‑on administration for Microsoft environments,

Qualifications

• Five or more years supporting enterprise-level systems and infrastructure.
• Strong Microsoft 365 experience and identity/endpoint management knowledge.
• Experience with AWS or Azure cloud environments and evaluating platform fit.
• Proven ability to lead infrastructure initiatives without direct people management.
• Hands-on virtualization experience (VMware/Hyper-V/Citrix/Nutanix/Linux KVM).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support enterprise infrastructure environments including Windows, Linux, virtualization platforms, cloud services, and core communications systems.
• Lead system lifecycle management activities such as provisioning, patching, upgrades, monitoring, and incident response for production environments.
• Provide hands on administration and support for Microsoft technologies including Active Directory, Group Policy, identity services, and Microsoft 365 platforms.
• Guide infrastructure projects from evaluation through delivery, coordinating vendors and ensuring alignment with goals.
• Support security, disaster recovery, compliance, and operational readiness through planning, testing, documentation, and improvements.

Skills

Enterprise infrastructure

Microsoft 365 / identity

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Infrastructure project leadership

Virtualization technologies

Tools

Active Directory

Group Policy

Microsoft 365

Identity services

Job description

Job Title: IT Systems Manager

Job Overview: Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking an IT Systems Manager to join our client to help drive the stability, security, and strategic direction of their enterprise technology environment. This role is responsible for guiding infrastructure decisions, supporting daily operations, and leading modernization initiatives across on premise and cloud platforms. The IT Systems Manager will serve as a senior technical resource who influences tool selection, project delivery, and long term systems planning. This is a direct hire position based in Christiana, Delaware with a hybrid work arrangement requiring onsite presence during the initial phase.

Compensation: $120,000 to $150,000 per year

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 AM

Key Responsibilities of the IT Systems Manager:

• Oversee and support enterprise infrastructure environments including Windows, Linux, virtualization platforms, cloud services, and core communications systems
• Lead system lifecycle management activities such as provisioning, patching, upgrades, monitoring, and incident response for production environments
• Provide hands on administration and support for Microsoft technologies including Active Directory, Group Policy, identity services, and Microsoft 365 platforms
• Guide infrastructure projects from evaluation through delivery, including recommending tool paths, coordinating vendors, and ensuring projects meet technical and business goals
• Support security, disaster recovery, compliance, and operational readiness through planning, testing, documentation, and ongoing improvements

Qualifications and Skills for the IT Systems Manager:

• A mature technologist with five or more years of experience supporting enterprise level systems and infrastructure environments
• Strong background working within Microsoft environments including Microsoft 365 and related identity and endpoint management tools
• Experience supporting or transitioning to cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, with the ability to evaluate platform fit and direction
• Proven ability to lead initiatives, recommend technology solutions, and manage or deliver infrastructure projects without direct people management responsibilities
• Hands on experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper V, Citrix, Nutanix, or Linux KVM

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping infrastructure strategy while remaining hands on with day to day systems. You will collaborate closely with cross functional teams and vendors, gaining exposure to cloud migration and modernization efforts. The position provides meaningful technical ownership and the chance to influence how technology supports business operations.

About Us:

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we have grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting and Finance, Call Center and Office Support, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.

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